Dickinson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Quinnessec Cemetary-HAMBLY LANGDON

Pearl — 12 Feb 2003 8:07:34 GMT

Would like help locating final resting place for ggrandparents.
LANGDON, Samuel ggrandfa
LANGDON, Hannah J grandmo
HAMBLY, Joseph ggrandfa
HAMBLY, Hannah Or Anna ggrandmo
Death Cert for LANGDONS list Quinnessec Cem.
Last located families in 1880 census in Breitung
Greatly appreciate any info as to how to confirm their location
Thanks
Pearl in California

Lots of ancestors in Norway

cottonwd1 — 26 Sep 2008 4:27:35 GMT

I seem to have lots of ancestors in Norway, Michigan. They are all of Belgium decent. I am wondering if anyone could tell me where I could find obituaries and cemetery information. Names such as: De Ridder, Vaerewyck, Vyt, Nuyts, Van Puymbroeck are what I am looking for. They came here between the 1890's and 1920's. I have lots of their names and know some death dates, I just can't seem to find obituaries or cemetery records. I would also like to see who is buried around them if there are any kind of lists I might be able to see.

Gust Larson

bobo12953 — 16 Sep 2008 12:44:58 GMT

I am looking for information on Gust Larson born about 1869 in Sweden and immigrated to Iron Mountain about 1892. In 1904 he married Mary Nelson and they had 4 children btween 1904-1910. Their names are Elsie, Elmer, Edwin and Edith.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Andrew G. Ovist of Ironwood - had my g-grandparent's Bible

talorbe1 — 3 Sep 2008 10:10:58 GMT

My great-aunt Alice (nee Anderson) and her husband Andrew Ovist lived in Iron Mt. She had her family's Bible when she passed away in 1980. Before her husband could return the Bible to his brother's-in-law in Brantwood, WI, he too passed away (Mar 1981). They had no children and his next of kin was listed as Andrew Ovist of Iron Mt. I am trying to track down a relative in hopes that someone may still have my great-grandparent's family Bible. I have made a few unsuccessful inquiries in the Iron Mt area...any help or suggestions of how to track down the Bible will be greatly appreciated!

TYPES OF INDIAN TRIBES RESIDING IN DICKENSON CO., IRON MT.

LORIE HARRELL — 29 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

STILL LOOKING FOR BESEAU, BISSON, PAYTON SURNAMES

ALSO WANTING INFORMATION ON THE LOCAL INDIAN TRIBES FOR THIS COUNTY.

George Emiel Olsen/Olson

dawnieb — 23 Jul 2008 5:28:10 GMT

Hi Everyone; I'm Looking For My Paternal great Grandfather
George E Olsen Born Feb 7th 1862 Died July 10th 1936. He had a Farm in Stephenson Township Marinette Co Wisconsin,
I was not able to find death certificate in Marinette Co.
The People at the County Offices , Said to try Iron Mountain Hospital. My dad told me this was in Michigan. He was Born Near His Grandfather and knew area. Im hoping there is a death Certificate here. George Olsen is Buried in Pine Hill Cemetery Middle Inlet Marinette Wisconsin. Thanks Dawn Baker My Email is dawnieb62@msn.com

Info RE John/Jack & Josephine (Bergeron) Dufresne, Breen Twp.

LuPeters — 15 Jul 2008 3:10:16 GMT

I am new at genealogy research and am researching my great-great grandparents, parents of 15 kids including my g-grandmother, Mary/Mamie Dufresne McMahon. I can't find info on Josephine Bergeron Dufresne except that she was from Canada or France, and Jack from Canada. Would appreciate any info on Jack and Josephine Dufresne and their ancestry. Thank you!

M. E. Church Cemetery, Loretto, Michigan

gongol — 16 Jul 2008 9:50:02 GMT

My great-grandparents were married in the M. E. Church which existed in Loretto, Michigan (Dickinson County) in 1901. The church must have had a cemetery. Although the church is gone, does anyone have access to the burial records? Does the cemetery (or any cemetery in Loretto) still exist? If so, would anyone be willing to look for data on tombstones there for the name "Fisher" and record it? In particular I am looking for "Fishers" who were buried in 1901 and earlier.

Thanks in advance.

cemetery location/info of Gust & Edla Backlund, Felch Mtn., MI

LuPeters — 15 Jul 2008 2:56:40 GMT

My great-grandfather was Gust Backlund, born Jan 1875, died May 1965; Edla, his wife, born 1881, died 1948(?). I am visiting the Iron Mtn. area soon and would like to visit their graves, take pics, etc. I remember visiting my ggrandpa on Felch Mtn. but didn't attend his funeral and don't know where he's buried. Any info. you have is appreciated! If there's a cemetery in Felch, where is it in relation to Solberg's Tavern? Thanks!

Giovanni Pasquali & Domenica Castellaz

koch13 — 10 May 2007 11:09:51 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-great grandfather Giovanni Battista Pasquali, born 1879 in Austria/Northern Italy. On the ship manifest in 1907, he says he is going to Loretto, Michigan to his sister, but her name is hard to read - I think it is Louise. He married Domenica (Minnie) Castellaz, born 1888 also in Austria/Northern Italy. Her parents were Antonio and Maria. They came to Loretto in 1893. Her siblings were Margarita, Lena, and Andrew (Lena and Andrew were born in Michigan). Minnie and Giovanni married in Vulcan in Feb 1908 and had a daughter Catherine in November 1908.

Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated!!

Almqvist in Iron Mountain

birnil — 21 Jan 2008 9:31:50 GMT

Johan Adolf Almqvist born in Sweden in 1863 emigrated and settled in Iron Mountain where he had a bakery.
He married Annie Nord and they had 3 children:
Arthur Emanuel born 1898 who was a baker too
Myrtle 1901 - I think she married Evvery Collette. This Myrtle died in 1988.
Ruth 1896 - I think she married Joel Carlson.If so she died in 1986.

I've found them in Census and Social Security Death Index - is there any other possibilites to find out more about Johan Adolf and his family.
When did he and his wife die?
Did Arthur get married?
etc
Any information is appreciated

Stanley GALUSZKA (1925 - 2002)

FlorenceGenWebProject — 24 Jun 2008 2:38:37 GMT

Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Homes

Stanley Galuszka

IRON MOUNTAIN — Stanley Galuszka, 76, of East Breen Ave., Kingsford, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain.

Stanley was born Oct. 29, 1925, in Chicago.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands.

For 40 years, Stanley had resided in Foster Care Homes and for the past 23 years he had been a resident of Elaine’s Haven House. He never received a visitor throughout those many years, but he did find the family he longed for and that was at Elaine’s. When Elaine’s daughter, Christy, was tiny, he would walk her to the bus stop for school.

Stanley enjoyed all the Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday and all the various parties that all those at the home participated in with presents, cakes and special meals for each occasion.

He worked around the kitchen whether it was making sandwiches or doing dishes. He didn’t complain, but had that little smile always on his face.

In the latter years, he silently endured heart disease and emphysema. He and the other vets enjoyed their once-a-year dinner at the Elks Lodge No. 700 in honor of their war time service. He loved going out to eat.

Stanley called Haven House his family and is survived by Elaine, Bob, Christy, Stella, Muriel, Misty, Nilo, Steve, Matt, Conrad, Stan, Robert, John, Larry, Donald, Frankie and David. He will be greatly missed.

Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

NOTE: I didn't know Stanley personally... I read about 1000 obits a week and just ran across this one this evening and KNEW I had to post it to a website, hoping someone would be touched the same way I was when I read it. Stanley seemed like a very special person... God bless him and the caring folks in his life.

Hilda Olive Isaacsons

kellyandkmarie — 1 Jun 2008 1:37:42 GMT

Olive married Frederick Magray. Her parents were John and Mary Isaacsons. I have no further info on her parents or lineage. Can anyone help?

Kelly

Perigny, Perry - Canada to Iron Mtn MI

Ellie Meacham — 6 Jun 2002 1:13:50 GMT

I'm looking for my relatives. My grandfather was born to Elzear and Phillie Perigny in Canada. They apparently moved to Iron Mtn. MI. My father told us the family may have owned or operated a skating rink. My Grandfather changed his name to August Louis Perry and moved away from the family at an early age. A sister, possibly Marie, married a Joseph Provencher. Any additional information appreciated.

need help finding death records on Quick family members

bluezman613 — 19 Apr 2008 3:20:03 GMT

can anyone help me locate death records on any of the following relatives of mine? They lived in Peshtigo Wisconsin and then some moved to Niagara, Wisconsin. I think it is possible that some may have died in the hospital in Iron Mountain and therefore would be found in Dickinson County death records.

Casper Quick Born 1839----Died 1901
Clara G Quick Born 1843----Died 1920

Charles W Quick Born 1872--Died 1947
Emma J Quick Born 1869--Died 1947
Casper Quick Born 1896--Died 1920

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thomas and Arthur Quaid, of Ralph, MI

arleyrider2003 — 17 Apr 2008 11:17:51 GMT

on 1910 census, Arthur Quaid is listed as 36, on 1920 census Arhtur is 44, also his father Thomas Quaid is listed as 71, and on 1930 census Arthur Quaid is listed as 55, and alone, tjey were residing on a farm in West Branch township, near Ralph... so father Thomas must have died in 1920s, son never married. could someone check death index for Dickinson Co. for Thomas Quaid 1920-30, and Arthur Quaid after 1930. Thanks

Van Dessel / VanDanel Families

genemontalbano — 6 Mar 2008 8:37:58 GMT

I have been looking for relatives or information on
Joseph Van Dessel / Joseph Van Danel b. abt. 1866 and
Regina / Verguna Van Dessel Van Danel b. abt. 1864. They lived in Norway in the late 1890's and early 1900's i am their
Great Grandson.

Parentage of Matilda J. Cowling born 1882 MI married to Thomas Hosking

summersds1 — 3 Mar 2008 8:02:40 GMT

I am trying to determine the parents of Matilda Cowling (1882 MI - 1961 MI) who married Thomas Hosking (1875 MI - 1961 MI). I think her father may have been William Cowling born March 1842 in England, who immigrated to Mchigan in about 1867. He is listed in the 1900 census, Michigan, Dickinson Co., Iron Mountain Ward 4 Dist. 60 with wife Mary born April 1840 England and daughter Christine October 1884 MI and daughter Kate December 1885 MI. In 1910 William, wife Mary and daughter Christine with husband William Hodgson are listed in Michigan, Dickinson, Iron Mt. Ward 4 Dist 65. (I believe daughter Kate married John C. Crago) William and Mary list their marriage as being the 2nd for both and that they have been married for 16 years. Therefore, wife Mary, may or may not be the birth mother to Christine, Kate and Matilda (if she is indeed their sister) depending upon whether the girls are going by their birth last name or the name of their mother's 2nd husband. In the 1920 census, Matilda and her husband Thomas Hosking are living in Wisconsin, Florence, Aurora Dist. 76 and Mary age 79 England is listed as Thomas' mother-in-law. Any help on this family would be appreciated.

Dorfler/Doerfler, Reimer, Schultz, Wery, Cootware

ThomasPalmer62758 — 25 Jul 2002 3:43:01 GMT

Looking to obtain/share information I have on these families, all of which were at one point residents of Dickinson County, Michigan. Family members lived in/are buried in: Sagola, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Channing, Quinnesec.

Cemetery lookup in Foster City, Breen Township

jillnova — 7 Feb 2008 11:50:17 GMT

I would appreciate help in looking up the gravestone of Henry P Myers, died 1906 and buried in the Foster City cemetery. I believe it is a Catholic cemetery. I would also appreciate knowing what is written on gravestones for his wife (Eleonore/Helen/Ellen) or children nearby. Children include Henry (b. 1850), Napoleon (1854) Eleonore (b. 1857), William (b. 1859) Moses (b. 1865) Henry II (b. 1868) or Peter (b. abt 1875). The only person I know for certain is buried there is Henry P Myers.

I would be very greatful for information on his wife, whom I have had difficulty finding information. Her maiden name is supposedly Cootware although she may have been adopted.

Also would appreciate any information on which newspaper most commonly listed the obituaries for that time.

Many Thanks, Jill

Vulcan Centennial 1872-1972

jfrost0611 — 26 Jul 2002 11:08:32 GMT

I am desperately trying to get a copy of the Vulcan Centennial 1872-1972.....Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Joanie

Looking for a researcher in Dickinson County

auntwoo — 2 Dec 2007 6:35:30 GMT

Does anyone on list know of anyone who will do research in Dickinson County? Please let me know on list or contact me at
aunt_woo@yahoo.com

Thank you.

S Palmer

Burns, Flansburg, Nygren in Norway City and Metropolitan, MI

Ahorsesoul1 — 6 Oct 2007 4:55:06 GMT

Maria Nygren (dob 1837) had a daughter Ida who married a Burns. They had a son, Clarence E Burns (dob 1892). Ida's second marriage was to Peter Flansburg.

Clarence's first wife, Inga, had a daughter Lois. Clarence's second wife, Grace E Westover had Betty J, William R, and Mary Ann. I am looking for relatives of these families who may have photos and family information they would like to share.

I remember once visiting Skandia and Iron Mountain when I was a child. Family relationships were never explained so I'm not sure who we were visiting. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Iron Mtn Hockey Team 1910 - 1914

brashle — 23 Sep 2007 3:04:22 GMT

I have a picture of our grandfather Richard Henry RASHLEIGH as part of the Iron Mountain Hockey team. His time in Iron Mountain was in between two census times so I have no hard records to back up this info. Does anyone know if there is any type of archive or mine employment records (he was a Cornish miner) that could be useful in my search? ANY help Appreciated

Dickinson County, MI: From Earliest Times Through The Twenties

Ken Junttonen — 7 Jan 2002 12:57:07 GMT

Does anyone know where I can purchase the book listed in the suject line? Also would like a copy of Born From Iron.

Marry Trottie = Mary Trottier?

emeyer1977 — 7 Feb 2007 8:47:24 GMT

Seeking information on some individuals who appear in the 1900 Federal census for Waucaduh, Dickinson, Michigan, sheet 1, lines 70-74.

Frank TROTTIER, b. Apr 1855 in Canada, m. 1881, arr. 1891, occ. carpenter (maybe...it's a little illegible)

Henrietta TROTTIER b. Apr 1864 in Canada m. 1881 (4 children, 3 surviving), arr. 1892

Napolion TROTTIER b. Jan 1884 in Canada, arr. 1892

MARRY TROTTIER* b. May 1887 in Canada, arr. 1892

Blanch TROTTIER b. Nov 1889 in Canada, arr. 1892

I'm especially interested in the MARRY TROTTIER listed. I have a sneaking suspicion this is the same Mary Trottier that married my great-grandfather Abraham DUPERRON of Centerville, Leelanau, Michigan in Lena, Oconto, Wisconsin on 22 May 1906...but I'm not sure. This woman is a brick wall for me. My Mary Trottier Duperron died in Wyandotte, Wayne, Michigan in 1951 and the records are a bit thin.

Does anyone know what happened to these five Trottiers from Waucaduh? Particularly Mar(r)y?

lajeunesse family

yoopermike — 30 Mar 2004 6:42:40 GMT

my great grand father was XAVIER LAJEUNESSE he was married to MARIE GAUTHIER they had two duaghters i know of; IRENE ,ALICE my grandmother.I'm looking any info

Bettega Family - Mezzano Italy > Norway, Michigan

ldaniels8080 — 14 Jun 2007 11:56:04 GMT

Hello

I'm looking for information on the Bettega family originally from Mezzano Italy who came to Norway Michigan in the late 1880's. My great-grandmother's maiden name was Maria Bettega, she married Pietro Alberti and they moved to Oklahoma & then West Virginia. I'm looking for information about her connections and relatives back in Italy. I understand some of her relatives were the Bettega's who came to Michigan.

Cappa

Donald Lee Cappa — 27 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Domnick Cappa Lived in Iron Mountain,MI. Dickinson Counry. Came to the USA in 1885 from Italy. Thanks Don

John Chamberland/Chamberlain of Norway

lojbab — 30 Apr 2007 9:06:40 GMT

Seeking information about a French-Canadian immigrant John Chamberland (who may have used Chamberlain or Chamberlin spellings), I believe born in 1859 but probably used an 1860s birth year, immigrated about 1890, and married a Parmelia (unknown maiden name) around 1899, and is found in the 1900-1920 censuses in Norway, Dickenson, MI, where he is shown with a large family.

My suspicion is that he is Jean-Baptiste Chamberland b 1859 in St-Paul, Joliette, Quebec, but all I have to go on is a 1936 photo of him living in Wisconsin, and the only match on the 1930 census appears to be this John, who apparently moved to Marinette to live with his daughter after his wife died.

I have extensive information on other members of the Chamberland family that I believe he is a part of, and the photo is in a recent post on the Chamberland forum

Thomas Mitchell

ramoniak — 15 Apr 2007 8:12:06 GMT

Searching for information concerning Thomas and Jeanette Mitchell, listed on 1930 census in Sagola, Dickinson, Michigan. Interested in knowing Thomas' parents names! Brother Virgil also listed on same census same town.

Claus Hanson

Ken Nelson — 10 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on Claus Hanson who reportedly lived in Iron City, Dickinson County, in early 1900s. Operated Hotel Scandia at 215 East A St. circa 1906 and also published Swedish language newspaper "Svenskt Tidningstryckeri" during this time. Any information would be helpful. Thanks!

David Rattie family of Norway, Dickinson County, Michigan

Christopher_Rau — 12 Apr 2007 3:04:56 GMT

I'm researching David Alfred Rattie and his family. David was born of French-Canadian parentage (nee Ratté) in Isle La Motte, Grand Isle County, Vermont on 8 Sep 1876. He and his family moved to Michigan circa 1879, first settling in Isabella County. David some of his siblings eventually migrated north to the UP & Wisconsin. He settled eventually in Norway and died there in 1964.

According to the Jackson Index, the Dickenson County Genealogical Society published a guide to Norway Cemetery that shows David, his wife Florence, a John J. Ratte and a Mrs. Rattie buried there. Can anyone confirm details about this family, especially grave marker information?

I would like to collaborate with anyone interested in this family.
Regards,
Chris

Albert Erickson Family of Iron Mountain Michigan

redmonkeyspring — 23 Mar 2007 3:30:26 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for info on this family
Albert Erickson Family
It states on my Great-Grandmother's obit that he was married to her sister
I'm trying to find this out for I don't know any other kids on my Great-Grandma's side
I would like to have copies of their obits..
Sorry I don't have anymore info.

Obits requested for Larsh

charleston9 — 16 Sep 2005 5:31:23 GMT

I am looking for the obits for
Lissum Larsh d. 12/1/1976 Iron Mountain and his wife
Lucille Larsh d. 9/1993

I thank you in advance for your help with them.

Robert Fitzgibbon

Jeanine Faria Walker — 22 Oct 2006 5:39:53 GMT

Looking for information about his family. He was killed in a train accident in 1920's. Had a wife and three children according to obituary--no names given. Newspaper article mentions small town in Dickinson County. Robert was born in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin around 1890. Does anyone have a connection to his family?

Seaching for Klishak (Kalashak, Klishok, Kalishak)

fahosang — 26 Oct 2006 3:31:49 GMT

Seaching for information (birth, death, marriage) for great-grandparents with the name Klishak (Kalashak, Klishok, Kalishak), that lived in Breitung on the 1910 census. Great-grandfather's name was Edward. The children were listed as Michel, Mary, Stanley, Joseph, Victoria, John and William. Edward and his son, William, are listed on the 1920 census as living in Norway. The 1900 census lists this family living in Iron Mountain. Edward's wife (Pola?) appears to have died between 1907 and 1910. Daughter, Victoria, married Andrew Bilski and remained in the Dickinson County area. Daughter, Mary, married Walter Malinowski and moved to Minnesota.

Walter Hosking

betty320 — 17 Oct 2006 5:21:18 GMT

If Elizabeth and Carina are still on board, I have some info on Walter Hosking of Iron Mt. and Norway.
Betty Hosking Stewart

Thomas and Bethea Powell, Iron Mountain

@@mark.bennett@ns.sympatico.ca — 20 Mar 2004 12:51:26 GMT

Looking for information or descendants of Thomas Powell and wife Bethea Wood who were in Iron Mountain Michigan in 1915 according to her brother's obituary. Both Thomas and Bethea were born in New Brunswick Canada and married in New Brunswick in 1877. I am not sure when they went to Michigan. Bethea's parents were Andrew Wood and Margaret Bell. Appreciate any information anyone has.

Dr. Lloyd Hamlin - Norway, Michigan - 1934

Cheryl_Vanderheide — 1 Jun 2006 12:31:59 GMT

Looking for any information on Dr. Lloyd Hamlin, of Norway, Michigan in 1934. Married to an Anderson, daughter of Walter Sterling Anderson and Alice Baird Whitehead of Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. Mentioned in Walter's obituary of 1934.

Colantonio family of Iron Mountain, MI

scottcolantonio — 10 Sep 2006 1:50:11 GMT

Using US census, Ellis Island, and FamilySearch data, I learned Domenic Colantonio lived in Iron Mountain, MI (Vulcan Street), starting around 1894. He married Beatrice Cerasoli in 1900 just days after her departure from Capestrano, Italy. His son, Filippo (1893) arrived with Beatrice days before the wedding. Domenic and Beatrice had more children in Iron Mountain, ending with my Grandpa Louis Colantonio in 1914.

Domenic's parents were Vincenzio Colantonio and Maria Donemico.

Beatrice's parents were Gran Berardino Cerasoli and Veronica Defeore.

If you have any information regarding the Colantonio, Donemico, Cerasoli, or Defeore families of Capestrano, Italy, please let me know. Thanks!

Scott

Need info for LENA HOUG family

kmcdermed92 — 28 Aug 2006 1:37:02 GMT

I have reached a dead end and I am desperatley hoping someone out there has the information I need. Here is what I know: My Grandmother was born in Dickinson County (Kingsford) MI in 1926. Her Parents were John Carlson and Lena Houg. Lena Houg was born in 1897 in Wisconsin and according to census records her mother was also born in Wisconsin. Her father was Sigworth Houg born in Norway. I am looking for information about Lena's mother however my grandmother has no information, not even a name. In 1910 the Houg family can be found on the Census in Hiles (Forest County) Wisconsin. Unfortunatley the members of the household do not include Lena's mother even though her father is listed as married and not widowed. I would be so thankful to anyone who can help me find the missing piece to this puzzle. Thanks!

Myers family lookup in Felch Cemetary

jillnova — 27 Apr 2006 11:42:56 GMT

I would appreciate some help getting information from the headstone of Henry P Myers. Would also appreciate information from his family if they are buried adjacent, especially his wife Ellen(?) Cootware. Thank you.

this message is for Tom Kerwin

Rosalinda2006 — 24 Jul 2006 11:13:39 GMT

Tom, in your message to me answering on Antone Eierdam you gave me a website to download and send for his WW! army information. I am away from home and cannot get into my documents where I downloaded the sheets you suggested. I have a close relative of his ready to send for the records so could you give me that webpage again. Thanks Rose Sullivan
My e-mail is rlsullivan@shaw.ca

LeGros, Alfred & Marie living in Norway, MI 1900 census

Rose Marie Lewis — 14 Jul 2006 8:13:05 GMT

I may looking for any information on Alfred and Marie (Mary) LeGros who appear on the 1900 federal census as living in Norway, MI with their four children. Rose Mary (Rosine), Emma Eve, Jerry and David. I would like to find Alfred's declaration of Intent and naturalization papers. I am specifically looking for Alfred's parents names and Alfred's birth location.

Any information will be greatly apppreciated.
Rose Marie Lewis
LeGros/LeGross/LeGrosse

Swanson Siblings 1930s

Sue Swanson — 12 Jun 2006 6:34:30 GMT

Looking for information on three SWANSON siblings and what happened to them. About 1927 their father, John “Jack” SWANSON abandoned his three children in Dickinson County Michigan. The children were: Weldon born 1921 in Michigan, Clarence “Buster” born 1922 in Michigan and Ruth “Dolly” born 1925 or 1926. Their mother Ethel SUNBERG died in childbirth. In the 1930 census the children were living with their grandparents Abel or Axel SUNBERG and Matilda in Menominee County Michigan. All or some of the children may have gone to live with an aunt Esther MAUZY in New Jersey. Any information on happened to this family would be greatly appreciated.

1894 census...Emanuel Eierdam, Kathrin, Vislet (Violet?)

Rosalinda2006 — 24 Jun 2006 8:44:15 GMT

I am trying to find out what happened to this family. I find Emanuel Eierdan and family ) in 1894 census. The next time I find him he has remarried in the 1910 census and lives in Idaho with a differnt wife (Alice and stepdaughter) The correct spelling of his name is Emmanuel Eierdam I completely lose this particular Eierdam family from Michigan in the 1900 census. I believe they are a link to my father-in-law, Antone Althone Eierdam's background somewhere here. . If any suggestions please e-mail me at rlsullivan@shaw.ca, I don't always make it back here.Thanks Rose Sullivan

PRETTYHART

Carol Couch — 10 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for infomation on the Prettyhart Family. Abraham Prettyhart and Elizabeth Davy had many children born in Dickinson County. I am especially interested in Mary Louise Prettyhart who married Charles Edward Kulow. If you are researching either of these names I would love to hear from you.

Prettyharts

CCOUCH|MA88867 — 12 May 2002 1:55:46 GMT

Looking for information on the Abraham or Afraham Prettyhart family. Abraham was married to Elizabeth Davy. Five of their children were born and married in Iron Mountain, Dickinson County between 1876 and 1925. Dema Prettyhart married Hubert Duchateau; Celesta Prettyhart married Edgar Hunt; Leona Prettyhart married Ole Olson.
If you have these families, I would love to hear from you.

Wedding Picture of Maria Larson & Nils Johanssen Sept 26, 1887 Norway, Mi

Pamela Foster — 28 Apr 2006 1:09:04 GMT

Looking for descendants of this couple in order to give them this picture. The spelling of their names could be a little bit off.

Obit Lookup Request-Lloyd Hamlin-Vulcan, Michigan

Cheryl_Vanderheide — 1 Jun 2006 1:00:26 GMT

Would some kind soul be able to look for an obituary for Lloyd Hamlin who died in Vulcan, Michigan in September 1977.

Any help would be deeply appreciated.

HAMLIN/HAMBLIN 1894-1977

Jackie Maggiore — 1 Apr 2003 2:58:39 GMT

Am searching for data re: Lloyd HAMLIN (HAMBLIN) who was born 23 Sep 1894 possibly in IA, died September 1977. Last residence Vulcan, Dickinson County, MI. Any connection with this family?

Jackie in WI

mcdonald/fairbanks iron mountain

mare_e — 22 Apr 2006 1:52:34 GMT

I'm looking for information on Donald Bernard McDonald B. 1882 and Etta Fairbanks McDonald living in Iron Mountain in 1920. Donald is listed as an undertaker in 1920 census. Living with them is Amanda Fairbanks, Etta's mother. I cannot find them on 1930 census. I am looking for death dates in particular however any further information would be appreciated.

Cootware

UN57CF — 5 Apr 2006 1:35:04 GMT

Does anyone know of a COOTWARE marrying Annabelle MCEWING??? They had a daughter named Sharon who married a CHRISTENSEN. According to Anna's age the marriage would probably have been between 1940 and 1950. Anna was the daughter of Frank MCEWING and Anna RUSCH. Thanks

Randy Fischer
randyf1@airmailnet

Death index site

May Bogdan — 28 Mar 2006 8:18:28 GMT

I am looking for a death index site that would cover the time frame of the late 1950's and early 1960's for Iron mountain Michigan.

Thank you

May B

Born from iron : Iron Mountain, Michigan, 1879-1979

dmstefani — 2 Mar 2005 8:20:25 GMT

I have come to find that the above book has some Stefani family history in it & was wondering if anyone has access to it & can do a look-up for me.
I would appreciate receiving copies of whatever there is there & would gladly cover any costs involved, copying & mailing, if it cannot be sent by email or fax.
Thanks so much for having this forum available.

CORBEIL -- AYOTTE marriage St. Marys Norway, MI

Sue Samotis — 17 Dec 2005 2:23:01 GMT

Hi,
I wonder if anyone has accesss to records from a ST. Marys Church in Norway, MI? It is close to Iron Mt. so figure it should be in Dickinson Co. I am looking for full names and date of the marriage of:

Joseph Corbeil and
Sophie Ayotte
March 1893

Thank you for any help or advice you can offer.
Sue

Levi J. Kimball, MD

@@BrtMoon96@aol.com — 2 Feb 2006 11:49:33 GMT

Dr. Levi J. Kimball, born in 1840, was graduated in medicine in Detroit in 1873, took charge of the Spurr mine for six years, then established a drug store and medical practice in Norway, Dickson Co., Mi.
If anyone has any information on Levi Kimball and or his family I would appericate any help you can offer. And does anyone know where the Spurr mine is located ?
Thank you, Nina

McCLARY Mystery

Nancy Prevost — 10 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

William and Susan Blight

dee76 — 12 Jan 2006 2:26:23 GMT

Seeking William and Susan Blight. Last found in 1900 census in Iron Mount, Dickinson Co., MI William is 59, Susan 55, both from England. Both disappear after the 1900 census.

John W STRONG and family

aspen89 — 7 Jan 2006 1:38:08 GMT

Looking for info on John Strong and wife Ellen Hooper. Both born in England, and married in MI abt 1901. They lived in Iron Mountain and had 7 kids that I know of.
Any birth/death/burial info on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Alandis Platt & Peobe Riley Marriage and Birth in Dickinson County

Geo/Kay Blossingham — 18 Nov 2005 7:44:40 GMT

I am looking for a Alandis Platt who fathered a child 2 Oct 1890 in Channing, Dickinson County, MI. with Pheobe O'Riley, Any information on him is greatly appreciated.

Campbell / Monigal

TimCarolC — 11 Jul 2005 3:01:11 GMT

Looking for information on the William Joseph Campbell, I / Margaret "Magdalene" Monigal family. They had two children born in Vulcan, Michigan.
Gertrude Campbell,
b. February 19, 1906, d. September 13, 1996, Kalamazoo, MI . and
Winifred Campbell, b. June 16, 1908, Living Portage Michigan.

This family came to Vulcan from Green Bay / De Pere, Wisconsin, and had returned to Green Bay / De Pere, Wisconsin, WI. by 1910 where two more children were born,
William Joseph Campbell, II, b. November 03, 1910 d. November 11, 1983,Kalamazoo, MI. and
James Edward (Thomas) Campbell, b. October 02, 1916, d. November 17, 1994,Richland , MI.
Thanks
Tim Campbell

Death record look-up

GBlossingham — 22 Aug 2005 4:37:56 GMT

Can anyone look for a death record for Albert Blossingham born 1868-9? He is listed in 1880 census as being 18. I can not locate him any time after that.

Charles Peterson 1885-1968

HaakanWilhelmsson — 23 Jul 2005 3:02:14 GMT

I need info about Charles Peterson b.17 May 1885, who died in July 1968 at 49801 Iron Mountain,Dickinson.

Is it posible that he where born in Renovo,Pennsylvania,
and in 1910 lived in Cleveland,Ohio
With parents Eric and Ida Peterson of Sweden???

/Haakan

Census Lookup Request-1910- Joseph Bertelli

DaveAdams75 — 4 Aug 2005 2:16:56 GMT

I am wondering if anyone has access to the 1910 Census for Dickinson County. Family lore is that my Great-Grandfather Joseph Bertelli b Italy ~1883 lived in Iron Mountan and worked there as a miner. I would expect his wife Sistelia Andromeda b Italy age ~34 and daughters Josephine b Italy age 5 and Lena b MI age 2 would also appear in the census records.

The family eventually relocated to Westville, Vermilion Co Illinois ca 1915.

RAES / ROESS /GROENINGS

KMCGUIRE — 14 Aug 2005 11:15:30 GMT

FRANS RAES/ROESS B13SEP1858

LOOKING FOR INFO

Descendants of Joseph Krische and Annie MacLean

LindaTemple72 — 24 Nov 2006 12:48:20 GMT

Five sons born to this couple in Wisconsin, Ohio, Arizona and Indiana. Names were Donald (1912 - 1989), Hector (1915 - 1991), Allan (1918 - 1995), Matthew (1920 - 2003) and Hugh (1922 - 1994).Last census in 1930, the family is living in Wisconsin. Later in the 1930's moved to Iron Mountain, Michigan and still there in 1956. Annie MacLean's family lived in Michigan City and Donald and Hugh Krische may have lived there as well. There is a Donald Krische buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana. Any connections or information? I would love to hear from you!

Marriage look-up Henke Steven in Dickinson Co. Michigan

riechert — 30 Jun 2005 5:57:57 GMT

Searching Marriage for
Steven Henke in Dickinson Co, Michigan
any information on this thank you !
RRH
rrhovious@yahoo.com

Marriage of Thomas White and Mary Ann Pellow

Barbara — 16 Jun 2005 1:41:38 GMT

I am trying to find out where I can find a marriage license for Thomas White and Mary Ann Pellow. They were married Nov.24,1883 in Norway, MI. Another source said they were married in Mannona ( which I can't locate). I sent to Michigan Vital Records but they were unable to find one. Any help would be appreciated.

Albert E. Fredette, Vivian Blatchford

RFredette1593 — 14 Sep 2006 8:43:29 GMT

Looking for the parents of Albert E. Fredette, married to Vivian Blatchford. Lived in Iron Mountain, Michigan, moved to Wood County, Wisconsin. Trying to connect to Fredette lines. Any help would be appreciated. Albert born 1900 died in Pittsville Wood Wisconsin, 1993.

Thanks

Obituaries - Archieves

KJGuilette — 21 Nov 2006 2:13:16 GMT

Could someone suggest a library that I could contact for copies of Obituaries? I have 2 I'm looking for:

POQUETTE, Otis d. 11 Sep 1996; Kingsford, Dickinson, MI

POQUETTE, Clara d. 28 Sep 1994; Iron Mountain, Dickinson, MI

Thanks,
Ken

ERNSTER from Canach, Luxembourg

Jean_Ensch — 17 May 2005 9:52:43 GMT

Who has genealogical, biographical or documentary information on the following person(s)?

ERNSTER Hubert, 32 years, emigrated in 1885 on the ship Rhynland. He was the son Peter Ernster and Mary Kaiser. First lived in Winona, Winona Co. MN, moved 1897 to Menominee, Menominee Co. MI. In 1905 we was a railroad worker in Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co. MI.

Thank you.

Four Wheel Drive Plant and Norway / Vulcan Mines

KRackow — 23 Apr 2002 6:19:59 GMT

Would someone be kind enough to take a little time and find out some information on the Four Wheel Drive Plant located in or near Iron Mountain, Michigan? Where it was located, when it operated, what it produced, and also, if there is a list of people that worked for the plant; what the average salary was, working conditions, etc.? My Great Uncle, JOHN HENRY PAULS, originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, worked there and I would like to know a little about it.

Also, if anyone has any knowledge of my Uncle or his family, I would love to hear from you.

Is there any history on the Norway / Vulcan mines? Can a person find out who worked there? I guess I have the same sort of questions as those above and for the same reason!

Any information will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Karen

NORMAN, NELSON, SWANBERG, LARSON, BERGDAHL, OSTWALL, ERICKSON, PETERSON, BRANBACK, JOHNSON

G. Herb. Norman — 18 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

The NORMAN family came to DICKINSON CO. from Sweden in the late 1879 to 1900 to work in the Iron Ore Mines. Many families such as NELSON, SWANBERG, LARSON, BERGDAHL, OSTWALL, ERICKSON, PETERSON, BRANBACK, AND JOHNSON came from the original NORMAN'S. I have a great deal of information that I am willing to share and I have records for many generations up to the present time. Most are still living in Michigan.

NORWAY, CEMETERY

bainbridge140 — 3 Aug 2005 3:55:20 GMT

WHERE DID THEY MOVE THE GRAVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO WERE BURRIED WHERE THE PRESENT DAY MEMORIALS ARE.? It seems like there has been alot of changes at the cemetery in the last 10 years..

Jean/John Trepanier m. Malvina Chartier

JulieIv — 24 Nov 2006 12:15:03 GMT

Hi

I found the following on familysearch.org and am looking for confirmation of the information.

John Trepanier b. Canada
Father: Jno Trapannier Family
Mother: Foe Chanvin
Marriages:
Spouse: Malvina Chartier
Marriage: 17 JUN 1892 Vulcan, Dickinson, Michigan

I believe the above should read John/Jean Trepanier s/o John& Zoe Chauvin.

I would appreciated if someone could lookup marriage record for John and Malvina Chartier. Also interested in any Children found for John/Jean and Malvina.

Juliette

Eliza James

bettystewart47 — 9 May 2005 9:39:30 GMT

Eliza JAMES (HOSKING) born 12/08/1865 Ontonagon, MI.
Parents were John E. JAMES & Elizabeth MARTIN of Cornwall, Eng. Eliza's siblings were Elizabeth Ann, William Henry, Amelia Jane, and Joseph. Eliza m. William HOSKING and had her 5 children in Norway, MI and then moved to the northern part of Minnesota. Am looking for info on her parents and siblings.

Branback & Skoglund

Pamela Repp — 12 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Am interested in finding information on Branback and Skoglund families of Dickinson County, Michigan.

Johansson/Johnson

LogCabinGenealogySociety — 10 Jul 2001 12:43:15 GMT

Dickinson Co., MI.
I have a query from Oregon, Judy Palm requests any info on
Arthur Frank Johnson, worked for Ford Motor Co. in 11/1936, died in Iron Mountain, 1/1971.
Family came from Sweden, Frans Gustaf Johansson, 1879 married 4/29/1882 in Palmer or
Ishpeming. Children Gustaf A. , Arthur Frank, Hildur Cecillia, Ester Adell, Agnes E, Alfred N, are
there any living relatives in the area. Thanks

Looking for brother and sisters of Anna Lovisa Gustafson

Elva34 — 6 Oct 2003 4:35:58 GMT

Felch Township, Dicksinson County, MI.
b 1877 in Finland, Swedish ancestry

She had a sister, Mary, as there was a picture of the two of them with their names on the back. All other pictures remain unnamed. Anna's marriage certificate lists her maiden name as Nylund, but most of her records list her as Gustafson. Her husband's name was Wickman.

Arvid E Westman Sweden > Iron Mountain MI

L L Willis — 26 Nov 2001 8:38:43 GMT

Looking for children and hence my distant cousins! This Arvid was born July 10, 1894 Gräsmark parish, Sweden. His father was Nils Westman. Arvid was known to be in Iron Mountain, MI in 1936. It appears in SSDI that he died Nov 7, 1979 somewhere in Virginia.

Boulley - McGillvery - Bottrell - Hardy - Shannon

mdhshannon7 — 29 Jan 2006 8:31:06 GMT

Mary Boulley, Chippewa Indian, married Robert McGillvery, looking of these families.

William & Jennie (Terrill) Kinsman

Clarence Milburn — 8 Nov 2001 8:30:48 GMT

Looking for children or grandchildren of William & Jennie (Terrill) Kinsman, marriaged July 2, 1903 in Quinnesec, Mi.
I have names of 2 of there children William-Aug. 7, 1907 & Marjory-March 28, 1911 from Loretto, Mi.

Death record look-up Please

RPokorny — 19 Nov 2004 6:44:30 GMT

Could some kind soul look at the death record of the following person. Also her husband Paul, who probably died in Dickinson county after the 1930 census.

Thank you,
Ruth Pokorny

Name: Celina Lessor
SSN: 384-24-1683
Last Residence: 49801 Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 10 Sep 1892
Died: Apr 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 )

Dickinson Co, Michigan: m 1897 John Edwards and Annie Jeffrey/Jeffery

Barbara Cady — 23 Sep 2004 3:46:54 GMT

William Jeffrey and Lydia Wicks had a daughter, Annie
Jeffrey or Jeffery, born about 1878-9 in Michigan.
She married in 1897 in Norway, Dickinson, Michigan to
John Edwards born about 1869 England. He must have
died between 1920 and 1930.
The 1900 census states that Annie had had 3 children, only
one was living. This was William J. born March 1897 in
Michigan. The 1910 census shows William as 13 and she has
had three children, who have all died.
But then it looks like a Bertha (Hill?) age 31(widow) is her
daughter in the 1930 census.
There was also a Lillian age 8 and Ruby b. age 5 in the home.
Was John married before, and Bertha his child?
Is William the one married to Ada (Hammil), age33 in the 1930 census. They had a son James, who was 4/12.
It appears that Ada was the daughter of Fred Hammil
age 70, widower, and a sister to Earnest, 28, single man
in 1930.
Would like to learn what relationship Bertha had to the
family?
What became of William? children?

Despins ancestry

T_Despins — 10 Dec 2003 2:52:57 GMT

Need any info on;
Alfred Despins(Wife Emily)
Horace Despins(Wife Anna)
William Micheau(Wife Julia)

OBIT lookup assistance pls James L. McNamee

amyroses21 — 6 Oct 2004 8:19:26 GMT

I am needing an obituary looked up for James L. McNamee who died 01-07-1928 in Channing, Michigan

Any assistance would be appreciated!!

Anton Swanson obituary

mats sundqvist — 21 Sep 2004 6:51:42 GMT

I would be very grateful if someone could look up the obituary of Harold Swanson who died 01/24/1925 in Quinnesec.

JEANSON--Iron Mountain

mtmcdea1 — 7 Sep 2004 3:41:41 GMT

I am looking for information on or contact with cousins who either live or used to live in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

My cousin Marcella VanDornis, originally from the St. Louis area, married a man named Jeanson and they lived in Iron Mountain. We know that Marcella passed away in the 1990s, but we do not know her husband's given name or information on his family.

Marcella and her husband had two daughters, Kathy and Patricia Jeanson, who would have probably have been born in the late 40s or early 1950s. Kathy and Pat are my 2nd cousins and I am interested in contacting them or obtaining information about them.

Any assistance is appreciated.

C Heilig
mtmcdea@charter.net

Annie Dufresne Iron Mountain Michigan

hodagmike — 17 May 2005 5:11:19 GMT

I am looking for info on Annie Dufresne Bishop Mooney Ottenhoff who was married to my gg grandfather Claud Bishop. They lived in Foster City in the 1900's. Claud Bishop was crushed to death in 1912 by some machinery at a sawmill in Foster City. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Michael Bishop
Rhinelander, WI
mikejansport@aol.com

Melbow, Death of Peter and Marie

bobnmi123 — 16 Jan 2005 3:11:09 GMT

My great Aunt, age 97, would like information on the death of her parents. Her mother, Marie Verwimp Melbow, died around 1911 in Iron Mountian. Her father, Peter Melbow, drowned in the river while fishing around the year 1908. I am unsure what river, nor I am unsure where he was found several days later. My great aunt was born in Vulcan in 1905, with the name of Philomena Marie Melbow. After death of her mother she was raised and probably adopted, by her mother's sister, name unknown, but last name was Jorissen. Said she was from large family which was divided up after death of mother. Would like to know deaqth of Peter and Marie and if possible, any obit or newspaper article regarding deaths. Possible a news article when her father came up missing but was not found for several days.

Wicks Family

Bill Mackey — 4 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any infomation on the Wicks family members, arrived the Dickinson Co/Iron Mt area about 1830 and I beleive were still there thru the early 1900's.
One son, Edwin, moved to Cambria Co, PA about 1850. He is the gggrandfather of my wife. We found lot of excellent pictures, probably Wicks's. These photos were from studios in Plymoth England and Norway, MI.
The Norway studio photo was taken by a ' J E Sortor'.
Any info or guidance in locating info on these Wicks is greatly appreciated.

Bill Mackey

Joseph Moore (Ignotus)

Anne Nemes — 17 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family of Joseph Moore (Ignotus) probably of Dickinson County, Michigan. Died WWI. Probably my Grandfather, looking for my father who is 8o yr old

Hunting Family Search`

Loretta D. Taylor — 24 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking any information on ANDREW JACKSON HUNTING family and wife MAY J.CASSON. Andrew was the son of Henry and Nancy (Silsbee) Hunting of Wisconsin and lived in Iron Mountain
Dickinson county in the year 1900.

Descendants of Morris Danielson/Donaldson and Hilma Erickson

foster46 — 23 Nov 2004 4:28:30 GMT

Morris and Hilma got married in Sweden, I think. They came to Dickinson County in the 1880s. Morris was a blacksmith and the son of
W.F. (sometimes called Victor) Danielson and his wife Charlotta. Morris's parents lived in Stephenson, Michigan. He had a sister named Emma who lived in Iron Mountain and was married to August Johnson, a miner. Morris' sister Molly operated a boarding house for miners in Iron Mountain for awhile but sold the house to Emma and August when they were married. That house was at 704 Fairbanks St. Hilma Erickson Danielson/Donaldson's sister Helga was married to a Jacobson and they lived on Walker St. right behind the Johnson house. These three families
were very close: Danielson/Donaldson, Johnson, and Jacobson. If you are connected to any of these, please get in touch. Morris changed the family name from Danielson to Donaldson but it is listed both ways.

GRITTON-DELAURIE

dawna71730 — 28 Apr 2004 2:43:03 GMT

I am looking for information on my great aunt. Her name was Stella Gritton and she married Jerry Delaurie {Gerald} My grandmother was her sister, Peal Jane Gritton Spetsas. She also had a brother named Bill. Her parents were William Thomas Gritton and Mary Jane Kirkham. She also had a son named Jerry.

She was born in Utah but died in California. Most likely Kern county, since she lived in Bakersfield. I would really like to find a picture of her grave stone.

Iron Mountain/Norway obit

Marlin Miller — 4 Apr 2004 8:11:16 GMT

Would someone be willing to do an obituary lookup in newspapers of Iron Mountain or Norway, MI? I am searching for any mention of the death of BEATRICE CARRIVEAU. She died at Niagara, WI January 05, 1909. She was just over 1 year old. I have searched the Marinette (Wis.) Star Eagle of that time without success. I also searched the Dickinson Co. Obituary Search Engine. It may have been only a small mention in the locals column. I speculate there is a better chance that something would have been published in Michigan newspapers because it is much closer than Marinette. If anything is found I would appreciate a photocopy. Thanks for your help.

BERGDAHL

G. Herb. Norman — 30 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Hannah Ullrica Bergdahl
Hannah was one of five sisters named Brita Christina Bergdal Larson, Margareta Bergdahl Ostwall, Kerstin Kristina Bergdahl Larson and Carolina Karoline Bergdahl Lundemo. They were all born in Husa Kall, Jamtland Sweden and came to the US in the late 1990's and all settled in Norway, Mich. Dickinson county and raised several families. Would appreciate sharing any and all information with any interest parties.

KUBA

Patti Navarrette-Larson — 9 Apr 2003 12:28:51 GMT

Looking for anyone doing research on the KUBA surname from Dickinson County. The Kuba surname crosses with the Cristanelli's. Email me at tido@execpc.com THANKS!